Honored to be Society of Ethiopians in Diaspora 2019 honoree and keynote speaker. Speech highlighted on the importance of tapping diverse skill sets available regardless the origin/identity of the owner of the skills. Congratulations to all the 9 women honorees including Professor Senait Fisseha

Congratulations to student honoree Bezawit Gashe for winning the Aster Assefa Essay Scholarship! This years essays discussed ways that women can be integrated into more leadership roles within the ethiopian community. #WomenAreTheSEED

We are now beginning to recognize our adult honorees! First is Chief Justice Maeza Ashenafi! Congratulations Meaza Ashenafi

Our next award winner is Dr. Senait Fissha, globally acclaimed reproductive rights activist. Congratulations Professor Senait Fisseha ! #WomenAreTheSEED

Our third adult honoree tonight is Captain Amsale Gualu, the first female pilot to be named Captain in the history of the Ethiopian Airlines. Congratulations Captain Gualu! #WomenAreTheSEED

Our fourth adult honoree is Artist Julie Mehretu, world-renowned artist and painter. She has brought aspects of the ethiopian culture to the forefront through her abstract art, and has always demonstrated love for her country. Congratulations @JulieMehretu! #WomanAreTheSEED

Our fifth honoree is Professor Yalemtshay Mekonnen, the first woman full professor and gold medalist at Addis Ababa University. She has used her expertise in the natural sciences to mentor students around the globe. Congratulations! #WomenAreTheSEED

Our sixth honoree is Mrs. Helen Mesfin, adored TV personality on her talk show “The Helen Show”. Her show has served a platform that has been invaluable to the ethiopian community, empowering and informing the masses. Congratulations Helen! #WomenAreTheSEED

Our eighth honoree is Yetnebersh Negussie. A distinguished attorney, she is also the founder of the Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development. Her work has left a precedent for how disability should be treated. Congratulations Mrs. Negussie! #WomenAreTheSEED

Our ninth and final honoree of the night is Colonel Deratu Tulu Gamechu, a globally praised athlete and role model to Ethiopians everywhere. She has had a positive influence on how Ethiopians are viewed around the world. Congratulations Colonel Deratu Tulu! #WomanAreTheSEED

And that concludes our 27th Annual Award Ceremony! Thank you to everyone who attended or tuned in on Facebook Live, and we hope to see you all next year!

I’m honored to attend SEED event in #MD #USA, when honoring: 1) ‘Women Winning Trailblazers 2019’ for their outstanding achievements & community services; 2) exceptional High School Graduates. It was highly moving to hear the awardees thank you speech. #womenaretheSEED. #Ethiopia

Our seventh honoree is Mrs. Ledet Muleta, both a psychiatric nurse and a mental health advocate who aims to change the stigma surrounding mental health and its affect on women in the African Diaspora. Congratulations @muleta_ledet ! #WomenAreTheSEED

An amazing line up of trailblazing women that #Ethiopia gave to the world. Representation matters for young girls to set their goals high! Congrats to Society of Ethiopians in Diaspora.

የዘንድሮ የማኅበረ ግዩራን ዘረ ኢትዮጵያ ተሸላሚ ውድ የኢትዮጵያ ሴቶች እንኳን ደስ አላችሁ! Congratulations to the phenomenal women honored by SEED. We are proud of you. Keep rocking ladies! A huge thank you for the organizers Society of Ethiopians in Diaspora! #jegnit #Ethiopia

My deepest gratitude to Society of Ethiopians in Diaspora for honoring me along with Meaza Ashenafi @yetnebersh_lftw @JulieMehretu Helen Show @muleta_ledet #ColDerartu #profalemtsehay #CaptainAmsale, #EthiopianWomen trailblazing in science, medicine, law, the arts, aerospace, advocacy, media & sports!

Professor Senait Fisseha Society of Ethiopians in Diaspora Meaza Ashenafi @yetnebersh_lftw @JulieMehretu Helen Show @muleta_ledet EBSTV Congrats 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Professor Senait Fisseha Society of Ethiopians in Diaspora Meaza Ashenafi @yetnebersh_lftw @JulieMehretu Helen Show @muleta_ledet EBSTV Inspiration on a Monday: Congrats to trailblazing women from Ethiopia 🇪🇹! Role models@ for all - and what a diverse range - artists, advocates, athletes.

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